Milei's First Year: Economic Gains Offset by Social Hardship and Contentious Foreign Policy
Argentine President Javier Milei's first year in office (2023-2024) showed economic stabilization and improved public order in Buenos Aires, but also increased social hardship and a foreign policy prioritizing personal preferences over national interests, with poverty at 52.9% and the economy contra...
Milei's First Year: Economic Gains Offset by Social Hardship and Contentious Foreign Policy
Argentine President Javier Milei's first year in office (2023-2024) showed economic stabilization and improved public order in Buenos Aires, but also increased social hardship and a foreign policy prioritizing personal preferences over national interests, with poverty at 52.9% and the economy contra...
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36% Bias Score
Sheinbaum Condemns Trump's Panama Canal Claim
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized Donald Trump's statement on reclaiming the Panama Canal on December 23, 2024, emphasizing Panama's sovereignty and expressing confidence in resolving future disagreements with the incoming U.S. administration through dialogue.
Sheinbaum Condemns Trump's Panama Canal Claim
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized Donald Trump's statement on reclaiming the Panama Canal on December 23, 2024, emphasizing Panama's sovereignty and expressing confidence in resolving future disagreements with the incoming U.S. administration through dialogue.
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56% Bias Score
Harbin Ready to Host IX Asian Winter Games
Harbin, China is hosting the IX Asian Winter Games from February 7-14, 2024, featuring 64 medal events and athletes from 34 National Olympic Committees; preparations are complete, with seven of fourteen test events finished successfully.
Harbin Ready to Host IX Asian Winter Games
Harbin, China is hosting the IX Asian Winter Games from February 7-14, 2024, featuring 64 medal events and athletes from 34 National Olympic Committees; preparations are complete, with seven of fourteen test events finished successfully.
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44% Bias Score
Shanghai Port Achieves 50 Million TEU Milestone
Shanghai Port became the first worldwide to surpass 50 million TEU in annual container traffic on December 22, 2024, driven by increased exports, international transhipments, and ship-to-ship transfers, showcasing China's industrial strength and global trade facilitation.
Shanghai Port Achieves 50 Million TEU Milestone
Shanghai Port became the first worldwide to surpass 50 million TEU in annual container traffic on December 22, 2024, driven by increased exports, international transhipments, and ship-to-ship transfers, showcasing China's industrial strength and global trade facilitation.
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44% Bias Score
Yiwu Christmas Exports Surge on High Demand and Innovation
Yiwu, a major Chinese manufacturing hub, reports a significant surge in Christmas product exports this year, exceeding expectations with a 10-15% year-on-year growth for some businesses, driven by high-quality goods, innovation, and strong demand from emerging markets.
Yiwu Christmas Exports Surge on High Demand and Innovation
Yiwu, a major Chinese manufacturing hub, reports a significant surge in Christmas product exports this year, exceeding expectations with a 10-15% year-on-year growth for some businesses, driven by high-quality goods, innovation, and strong demand from emerging markets.
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44% Bias Score
China Poised to Dominate Global Aviation Services Market by 2043
By 2043, China's aviation services market is expected to become the world's largest, reaching $61 billion (almost triple 2024's $23 billion) due to fleet expansion, aging aircraft, and increased maintenance demand; this requires 478,000 additional skilled workers and a $2 billion budget increase for...
China Poised to Dominate Global Aviation Services Market by 2043
By 2043, China's aviation services market is expected to become the world's largest, reaching $61 billion (almost triple 2024's $23 billion) due to fleet expansion, aging aircraft, and increased maintenance demand; this requires 478,000 additional skilled workers and a $2 billion budget increase for...
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60% Bias Score
Chinese Export Orders Projected to Increase Significantly in 2024
A survey of 233 Chinese companies reveals that 17.03% expect export orders to increase by more than 20% year-on-year in 2024, while 31.88% project an increase of up to 20%; major export destinations include Europe, the US, and Southeast Asia; electronics and mechanical equipment sectors show the str...
Chinese Export Orders Projected to Increase Significantly in 2024
A survey of 233 Chinese companies reveals that 17.03% expect export orders to increase by more than 20% year-on-year in 2024, while 31.88% project an increase of up to 20%; major export destinations include Europe, the US, and Southeast Asia; electronics and mechanical equipment sectors show the str...
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36% Bias Score
China Surpasses 1 Billion 5G Subscriptions, Leading Global Expansion
By November 2024, China achieved 1.002 billion 5G mobile subscriptions, representing 56% of total mobile subscriptions, exceeding initial targets due to extensive infrastructure development (4.2 million 5G base stations) and government initiatives promoting widespread 5G applications across various ...
China Surpasses 1 Billion 5G Subscriptions, Leading Global Expansion
By November 2024, China achieved 1.002 billion 5G mobile subscriptions, representing 56% of total mobile subscriptions, exceeding initial targets due to extensive infrastructure development (4.2 million 5G base stations) and government initiatives promoting widespread 5G applications across various ...
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36% Bias Score
China's Real Estate Market Recovers Amidst Policy Adjustments
China's real estate market is recovering due to policy adjustments including lowered mortgage rates and eased purchase restrictions, leading to increased transactions and renewed confidence; the government aims for long-term stability by ensuring timely project delivery and focusing on quality housi...
China's Real Estate Market Recovers Amidst Policy Adjustments
China's real estate market is recovering due to policy adjustments including lowered mortgage rates and eased purchase restrictions, leading to increased transactions and renewed confidence; the government aims for long-term stability by ensuring timely project delivery and focusing on quality housi...
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44% Bias Score
Faster Shipping Route Boosts South American Fruit Sales in China
A cargo ship carrying over 20,000 tons of South American fruits arrived in Shanghai on December 18, marking a new, faster trade route that cuts shipping time by over 20 percent, boosting fruit sales significantly in China.
Faster Shipping Route Boosts South American Fruit Sales in China
A cargo ship carrying over 20,000 tons of South American fruits arrived in Shanghai on December 18, marking a new, faster trade route that cuts shipping time by over 20 percent, boosting fruit sales significantly in China.
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44% Bias Score
Xi Jinping Celebrates Macao's Success Under "One Country, Two Systems" Policy
On Macao's 25th anniversary of its return to China, President Xi Jinping swore in Sam Hou Fai as the new chief executive, praising the region's economic growth (sevenfold GDP increase since 1999) and highlighting the success of the "one country, two systems" policy while emphasizing the need for eco...
Xi Jinping Celebrates Macao's Success Under "One Country, Two Systems" Policy
On Macao's 25th anniversary of its return to China, President Xi Jinping swore in Sam Hou Fai as the new chief executive, praising the region's economic growth (sevenfold GDP increase since 1999) and highlighting the success of the "one country, two systems" policy while emphasizing the need for eco...
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52% Bias Score
RMB Rises to Fourth in Global Payments
In November, the Chinese Renminbi (RMB) became the fourth most used currency globally for payments, holding a 3.89% share—a 22.12% increase from October—primarily driven by increased usage in Hong Kong, the UK, and Singapore, reflecting China's ongoing efforts to internationalize its currency.
RMB Rises to Fourth in Global Payments
In November, the Chinese Renminbi (RMB) became the fourth most used currency globally for payments, holding a 3.89% share—a 22.12% increase from October—primarily driven by increased usage in Hong Kong, the UK, and Singapore, reflecting China's ongoing efforts to internationalize its currency.
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36% Bias Score